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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax S1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched within a month of the S1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP7 scores against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FP7 S1 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FP7

		

		

			
 S1 FP7 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 FP7 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 features outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP7 compared to the S1.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and S1.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (147g)
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Pentax S1
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery life (240 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
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 great battery life (240 shots)
 comes with touch to focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
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 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 great battery life (240 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
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 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax Optio S1
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $227 $174